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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst and resource advisor in support of the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency (AFMAA) mission. To perform a variety of budget and resource management functions involving the formulation, execution, and analysis of Operations and Maintenance (O&M 3400)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budget System and the USAF Weapons Systems Acquisition Management Process; budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems; general understanding of accounting, contracting, and business processes; and a basic knowledge of information technology.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of multiple budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify and execute assigned budgets to support the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of the assigned organization.
2. Knowledge of OMB, Congressional, DoD, AF and agency budget policies, procedures, regulations, precedents, guidelines and budgeting administration requirements at various organizational levels.
3. Working knowledge and understanding of the Automated Business Service System (ABSS), the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), the Commander's Resource Information System (CRIS), FMSuite, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the Defense Travel System (DTS).
4. Knowledge of budget information systems technology and automated data processing concepts and applications to maintain or manipulate budget computer applications and systems, perform quality check of budget systems, and make recommendations on process improvements that will optimize system utilization.
5. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, amortization, depreciation, and prorating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.
6. Ability to conduct studies, analyze data, develop alternatives and make recommendations to resolve budget problems and forecast long range funding needs. And ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding. Performs administration, review, and request for allotments of funds for distribution to organization for assigned programs and requirements
- Prepares and provides budgetary advice, guidance and interpretation of standard procedures and regulations on budget and related information
- Leads and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses and impact studies in support of a variety of budget programs
- Utilizes automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst and resource advisor in support of the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency (AFMAA) mission. To perform a variety of budget and resource management functions involving the formulation, execution, and analysis of Operations and Maintenance (O&M 3400)
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management PositionsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budget System and the USAF Weapons Systems Acquisition Management Process; budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems; general understanding of accounting, contracting, and business processes; and a basic knowledge of information technology.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of multiple budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify and execute assigned budgets to support the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of the assigned organization.
2. Knowledge of OMB, Congressional, DoD, AF and agency budget policies, procedures, regulations, precedents, guidelines and budgeting administration requirements at various organizational levels.
3. Working knowledge and understanding of the Automated Business Service System (ABSS), the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), the Commander's Resource Information System (CRIS), FMSuite, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the Defense Travel System (DTS).
4. Knowledge of budget information systems technology and automated data processing concepts and applications to maintain or manipulate budget computer applications and systems, perform quality check of budget systems, and make recommendations on process improvements that will optimize system utilization.
5. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, amortization, depreciation, and prorating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.
6. Ability to conduct studies, analyze data, develop alternatives and make recommendations to resolve budget problems and forecast long range funding needs. And ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Performs budget formulation work, operating budgets, and related execution documents involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizational programs- Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding. Performs administration, review, and request for allotments of funds for distribution to organization for assigned programs and requirements
- Prepares and provides budgetary advice, guidance and interpretation of standard procedures and regulations on budget and related information
- Leads and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses and impact studies in support of a variety of budget programs
- Utilizes automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments
Salary : $90,823